As
a broadcasting industry executive in the so-called “formative years” of
television in the United States, Donald McGannon knew a bit about leadership.
Hence his quote on the matter: “Leadership is an action, not a position.” The
requirement for quality management in today’s cut-throat, high-octane business
world confirms McGannon’s words. Without sound leadership, businesses crumble
rather than adapt through adversity, fail to recognize and/or achieve their
potential, and lack the foundation needed to envision, build and thrive.
When
a prudent investor considers an investment opportunity his due diligence
extends beyond balance sheets, business plans and corporate history. His
research takes him to the decision makers behind the wheel – to the ones
facilitating action. A track-record of managerial success is a key indicator
that a company is operating in good hands.
In
1985, William A. Coskey founded the energy-related automation and engineering
services company ENGlobal Corp. for which he is currently president and chief
executive officer. An honors graduate of Texas A&M University, Coskey received
a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1975. Since 1999 he has
served on the Texas A&M University Electrical Engineering Department
Advisory Council, and in 2006 when he became chairman of the council, Coskey
offered to Texas A&M’s Mays Business School his own “nugget of wisdom”
regarding leadership:
“Do
something remarkable aim high and create a fast-paced and fun environment. Hire
really good people and trust them to do their jobs. Reward the high achievers
and find those rewards early on.”
Nine
years later, Coskey’s words are still cemented on the university’s website and
provide incredible insight to the caliber of active leadership he has
maintained throughout the year and continues to provide to ENGlobal to this
day.
As
a top-ranked and award-winning provider of energy-related automation and
engineering services, ENGlobal delivers innovative, energy-related automation
integration services and EPCM (engineering, procurement and construction
management) projects for clients worldwide. Operating through two strategic
business segments, ENGlobal provides its services to the energy and government
sectors throughout the world. It goes without saying the energy industry is a
burgeoning and competitive field; maintaining a 30-year tenure in this industry
requires incredible fortitude, discretion and the ability to build a team of
exceptional personnel.
ENGlobal’s
director of human resources (HR), Scott Curd, is tasked with the responsibility
of helping Coskey build and retain a team of qualified professionals aligned
with the corporate mission and effective in executing the decided plan. Curd
joined ENGlobal in November 2011 and was appointed director of HR the following
year. Curd has more than 30 years of human resources and has managed HR
operations ranging from $50 million to $6.8 billion in both domestic and
international locations, including the Middle East and Iraq. Prior to joining
ENGlobal, Curd spent 14 years with KBR as senior human resources manager and
was director of HR for CDI Engineering and Audubon Engineering.
Through
the course of its history, Coskey has navigated ENGlobal through industry-wide
and company-specific highs and lows. The buoyance of the company can, in part,
be attributed to Mike Harrison, who in 2009 joined the company as senior vice
president of business development and immediately began contributing more than
25 years of business development experience within the engineering and
construction industries. Among other achievements, Harrison chaired the Annual
Conference for the Rice University Global Forum for Engineering &
Construction in 2012 and 2013 and he remains on the board of directors for this
organization.
Another
unarguable component of a successful business is financial leadership. ENGlobal
Chief Financial Officer Mark A. Hess served as the company’s corporate control
from July 2011 until he assumed his current post in the fall of 2012. Hess is a
CPA, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the
University of Houston and is an active member of Financial Executives
International (FEI).
It’s
worth noting that in November 2014, ENGlobal reported its fourth consecutive
quarter of profitability and an increase of 17% in quarterly revenues.
In
its three decades of operations, ENGlobal has created a global workforce of
more than 400 industry leaders in a variety of fields, ranging from drafters
and designers to technical specialists. Spearheaded by an active leader,
ENGlobal’s highly experienced management team has demonstrated its ability to
lay and build upon a solid foundation and consistently grow company value.
For
more information visit www.englobal.com
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